How to Make an Herbal Roasted Coffee Substitute
I know. Coffee has been getting some press lately as being good for your health. I believe it does have value for certain things when used medicinally. But when used everyday? There are some negative things about it that leave me concerned. The thing that most concerns me is that the high caffeine content is bad for the liver and the adrenal glands.
Yet I love that roasted taste--which means that I need to find alternatives. My following roasted herb blend is the perfect alternative.
Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Dandelion root, fresh or dried
- Chicory root, fresh or dried (optional)
- Roasted Barley
- Airtight Container
Instructions
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You can harvest the chicory root and dandelion root yourself. It grows in most lawns. However, stay away from picking it yourself if you use chemical fertilizers or the plant is too close to the street.
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Pick the plant up by its roots in the fall. This is when all the nutrients go back into the ground and the roots are at their peak of flavor and nutrition. Make sure you've correctly identified the plant.
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Rinse off the roots and let them dry thoroughly by laying them down on paper towels or hanging them from the ceiling with a piece of twine.
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When they are dry, chop them into little pieces. Lay the pieces flat on a baking dish and roast on the lowest heat until browned and toasted. This won't take long. Make sure they don't burn.
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To make the blend, mix equal parts of roasted chicory root, roasted dandelion root and roasted barley. You can find the barley already roasted or you can roast your own using the same method used for roasting the roots.
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Store in an airtight container away from heat and light.
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If you prefer to brew it like coffee, grind down the blend in a spice grinder. Measure out 1 teaspoon of the ground blend for each cup of tea. If you would like to prepare a tea, measure one teaspoon of the ungrounded blend for each cup of hot water.
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Tips & Warnings
This is also a great coffee substitute for people who are cleansing and fasting, because it is nourishing for the liver.
Make sure you've identified the plant correctly.
Check with your doctor to make sure this is safe for you to take.
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Comments
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Here is how to use Chicory, Dandelion Root for a great and healthy beverage that doesn't cost you anything at all.
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niellste
Aug 25, 2008
im markin this as a fave cuz i wanna come back to it in the fall to harvest the dandelions -
niellste
Aug 25, 2008
im markin this as a fave cuz i wanna come back to it in the fall to harvest the dandelions
